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Looking for external DAC (PC/Xbox360->Monitors) for 200-400$!

post #1 of 7
1/30/10 at 3:57pm
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Hello

Equipment: I have a PC with a Creative soundcard (it sucks! because it curtsy when i play something or when I skip), maybe the PC is a big disturbing source? Doesn't matter. I would plug the PC via USB and the Xbox360/PS3 via Toslink.

The DAC should be some kind of monitor controller (for my EMES Black), with analog volume control, switchable input etc.

Budget: 200-400$

Like this: Special Edition DAC

I know the story about Stan (liar, swindler etc.), but I don't care about that. I just need a good device for my monitors.
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post #2 of 7
1/30/10 at 7:04pm
Here's a quick tip if you're thinking about getting the Caiman (Special Edition): Don't. It's about $14 worth of parts installed for an extra $100.

However, the TC7520 can be a very nice choice. Are your monitors powered (do they plug into RCA jacks?) Or do they need an amp?
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post #3 of 7
1/30/10 at 7:06pm
Here's a quick tip if you're thinking about getting the Caiman (Special Edition): Don't. It's about $14 worth of parts installed for an extra $100.

However, the TC7520 can be a very nice choice. Are your monitors powered (do they plug into RCA jacks?) Or do they need an amp?
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post #4 of 7
1/31/10 at 6:04am
Hi, take a look at this list:

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f46/al...pt-2-a-325941/

Maybe you'll find what you are looking for ;-)
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post #5 of 7
1/31/10 at 12:16pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LingLing1337 View Post
Here's a quick tip if you're thinking about getting the Caiman (Special Edition): Don't. It's about $14 worth of parts installed for an extra $100.

However, the TC7520 can be a very nice choice. Are your monitors powered (do they plug into RCA jacks?) Or do they need an amp?
But there is a difference between these two models, right? The Wolfson Chip should be better?

The monitors are of course active monitors
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post #6 of 7
1/31/10 at 2:29pm
OK, then the Beresford wil work.

Yes the Wolfson chip is better, but it would be cheaper to buy the Wolfson chip and a TC7520 then ship everything to Tirna Electronics and have them install it. The Beresford upgrade packages are a scam of the first degree (in North America they charge $100 to swap socketed opamps.)
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post #7 of 7
1/31/10 at 3:35pm
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Quote:
Wolfson WM8716 upgrade on its own(in Europe but outside the UK) - £35 inc VAT
£140 + £35 = £175

£25 cheaper, correct?
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